Reciprocating steam cannon engine

AJW

AJW

Member
#1
#1
An engine using a reciprocating steam/water cannon.

[video=youtube;VEUcwgq04cg]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEUcwgq04cg&feature=youtu.be[/video]

Fully automatic - though it runs in either direction at random. As for why it works, I think the key point is that the cannon takes time to heat up, causing a delay before it produces steam. I think I may be able to get it to work a little better by fine-tuning the position of the flaming ball, and by careful adjustment of the balence.

Attached Files
SE-00.bsg
 
AJW

AJW

Member
#2
#2
I've now managed to create a moving vehicle using the reciprocating cannon principle:





Not very practical - slow and unreliable. It needs a push to start too, hence the two rear-facing steam cannon. They can be turned off once it is moving.
 
learno

learno

New Member
#3
#3
Nice idea! not very powerful but that is a bit like a real engine and it looks steampunk too!

8 outta 10 cuz still needs some work done, but nice one indeed!
 
AJW

AJW

Member
#4
#4
New version - self-propelled beam engine! :)



Self-starting. Needs more work, as it is prone to shake itself to bits - it is difficult to get a steady motion.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top